Pakistan, Oct. 5 -- KP is facing a worsening security crisis, yet its provincial government remains deeply focused on street protests, political marches, and partisan battles. The contrast is hard to ignore. While police officers are systematically targeted, terrorist attacks surge, and anti-terror capabilities fall short, the provincial leadership continues to spend its energy on political campaigns, treating the protection of its citizens as a second priority.

The debate over whether KP faces a severe security problem is over. The numbers make that clear. Police deaths rose from 63 in the first half of 2025 to 122 in the first half of 2026, a 93.7 per cent increase. Police injuries doubled from 84 to 175. Terrorist attacks jumped from ...